Pimalai Resort & Spa

Pimalai was our favourite hotel on the whole of our Thai/ Laos trip ( even preferred it to six senses). Despite arriving at 1am we got such a warm welcome and orientation ( and the trip from krabi airport was seamless with water and wifi on the vehicles). The hillside ocean view pool villa was the perfect place for an afternoon chill ( could easily connect my phone to tv for music / handy iron and board and an entertaining monkey - just had to remember to never leave the patio doors open). The breakfast buffet was a morning highlight ( and the best of our trip too ) before escaping to the beach or top pool where there were always plenty of loungers and where we loved the watermelon and pineapple on stick treats and top ups of chilled water). Loved all the restaurants in house ( which all had specials night like steak night- great options on that one) but also that you weren’t confined to the resort to dine and could easily walk along to the ‘why not bar’ for sundown drinks and music ( dj or guitarist) and a great restaurant at the beach end for a change of scene. Staff are genuinely fabulous, responded quickly on the app to book things for us and the manager really cared and visited. Here the pleasures ranged from a perfect flat white coffee to walking along silky white sand and swimming in a sea with no jelly fish ( and no mosquito bites either). Could’ve stayed here for weeks and will hopefully return.

One of the best hotels we have stayed it - they simply get everything right from your arrival at the airport to your departure. The rooms are beautiful, we stayed in room close to the beach and main pool. Loved the beach restaurant - our favourite in the evenings. Breakfast was exceptional with everything from fresh yoghurt and juices to eggs benedict and local specialities plus good coffee. Loved the pool and beautiful beach and appreciated the little things like fruit kebabs offered at your pool lounger! Hard to leave the resort but did venture out to Koh Lanta old town which was interesting and walked along the beach to the nearby traditional tourist village. Can't wait to return.

We have just spent six nights at this hotel and we’re really impressed not just with the physical property but the whole feel of the place and the wonderfully positive,friendly and helpful staff. The only issue some may experience would be that it is built into a hillside but it is very easy to request a lift by electric buggy and we did not have to wait more than two minutes throughout our stay. The catering was excellent and the whole resort absolutely beautiful. Thank you to everyone at the hotel for looking after us so well

We first came here three years ago and loved it then but were slightly nervous in case it wasn't as good as we remembered. We shouldn't have worried. An efficient and smooth transfer from Krabi airport to the Pimalai pier, then a speedboat to the resort is a great way to arrive. Luckily, our room (entry level beach estate room) was ready so we could unpack and relax immediately after hectic Bangkok. The room was very clean and very comfortable with good quality toiletries, slippers, robes,beach bag etc etc. There's everything you need for your stay, including plentiful supplies of drinking water. Breakfast is exceptional and is relatively calm for a breakfast buffet . There's a huge choice with everything you could possibly want, including an egg station serving a variety of freshly cooked dishes. We spent our days on the beach, in the shade, and were superbly looked after by the beach team. They are on hand with towels, glasses of iced water, and fruit kebabs throughout the day. There were some tiny jellyfish in the sea which gave slight tingles more than stings but didn't bother us too much. Happy hour cocktails at the beach bar were very good and a great way to end the day. All the staff in this beautiful resort deserve a mention; reception, restaurant, bar,housekeeping,beach team, transport, ground staff (and anyone I've missed). They are all so professional, courteous, and kind. Thank you all.

Location is just stunning this is the most beautiful hotel with a relaxed super efficient atmosphere. This was our second visit another 10 days in paradise. We have travelled the world over many years and have never found anything so unique as the Pimalai. A long travel from the Uk but well worth it. We loved our hillside pool villa so much on our first visit we requested the same villa for this years visit one of few hotels where you can request a specific room/villa and you get it if available next year we are hoping to try villa with long pool as we were kindly given a tour by the amazing Noi on reception. Whilst we were there. What truly sets Pimalai apart is the service. The staff are incredibly warm, attentive, and genuinely kind, always going out of their way to make you feel special without being intrusive. Every detail is thoughtfully taken care of and the general manager Brice can also be spotted at breakfast talking to guests. The Pimala s high standards throughout the hotel from rooms to food to gardens are all top notch the reason why so many guests like us return year after year. Whilst in the villas all you can hear is the birds and the singing of cicadas early evening so relaxing. The sights of the beautiful graceful sea eagles circling overhead at breakfast is also a unique feature of hotel .This is a place we call home so much so we booked our 3rd visit for the same time next year within 2 days of returning home Thankyou Pimalai for another amazing stay already looking forward to visit again in January 2027 warm regards Mel and Annette Potter